News & Press Releases
Times Reporter Progress Edition 2006
New Towne Mall continues to excel through its 17th year in business in 2005. Many exciting changes occurred at New Towne Mall in 2005, including store additions and expansions; and New Towne Mall has shown that its continued support for the community is steadfast.
New Towne Mall witnessed exciting growth in 2005 with the addition of Kohl´s Department Store and the expansion and remodel of Elder Beerman in October. Other recent additions and/or expansions of Super Fitness Center, Goody´s, Empire China Buffet, Pac Sun, Piercing Pagoda, Payless ShoeSource and Claire´s Boutique have brought New Towne Mall to a 95% occupancy rating, the most leased New Towne has been in years.
"This is a very exciting time at New Towne Mall," said Kristie Holmes, marketing director. "We now have all of our anchor stores leased and the concourses are full of impressive retailers. Our customers are pleased, and so are we."
Many national and regional retailers showed notable sales gains as well in 2005. Among those success stories include Dunkin´s Diamonds and Gold, Finish Line, CJ Banks, Claire´s Boutique, Maurices, Zales Jewelers, Bath and Body Works, FYE and MasterCuts.
A number of strong local specialty shops have brought a local flair to the mall. New additions such as Candles by Krista, Kool Ragz, The Red Chair and Wireless Depot join Brackney Leather, Fast Track Sports, Finders Keepers and Hershey´s Ice Cream. These stores make great additions to New Towne Mall’s tenant mix.
Along with growth in sales and stores, New Towne Mall is entering 2005 with a continued dedication to permanent leasing. "In keeping with the national trends, our corporate and local leasing departments continue to dedicate themselves to attracting strong national and regional retailers," says Holmes. "The great stability of New Towne’s existing stores, coupled with the dedication of the leasing departments, promises for continued growth at New Towne Mall. Look for new and exciting stores to begin construction at New Towne Mall in 2006!"
New Towne Mall continues its support for the community through several annual events, such as the Spring Home and Garden Show and Planet Kid events and through fundraising programs including the coupon book program and Magical Night of Giving. Throughout the months of November and December, Hospice of Tuscarawas County displayed their Angel Trees and several different United Way agencies had a successful holiday gift-wrap promotion.
New Towne Mall’s seventh annual Magical Night of Giving, hosted on November 20, helped raise over $20,000 for local non-profit organizations. Magical Night of Giving is the mall’s annual charity event in which non-profit groups can sell tickets to an exclusive evening of shopping and holiday entertainment. Over $9,000 in prizes were awarded, including two AirTran airline tickets to anywhere in the continental US and a Las Vegas Vacation Package.
As the Internet and online shopping grows in popularity, New Towne Mall continues to update and revamp its website to assist shoppers in their online experience. The mall´s website has been a very successful medium for customers to visit and see a full list of stores, find out about upcoming events, make a shopping list and find general information about the mall, it’s stores and services. In addition, at www.newtownemall.com, customers can purchase New Towne Mall gift cards and learn about their usage. Customers can also join the "Hot Tips Network," an e-mail alert program that sends e-mail messaging about upcoming mall events, sales and new fashion trends.
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Contact:
Kristie Holmes
New Towne Mall
330.339.8700
kholmes@glimcher.com
